Author: William E Dubois

Fredrick, a private pilot in Wyoming, writes: What are the origins of the words “taxiing” and “taxiways” in aviation? Source: […]

How could three veteran pilots miss the fact that there were several quarts — yes quarts — of water in […]

Noah, a student pilot in Arizona, writes: I’m trying to get my head around weight and balance, especially the terms: […]

How do two professional pilots lose control of their flight just nine minutes after takeoff? Among a number of factors, […]

Randy, a commercial pilot in Massachusetts, writes: What’s up with these morons who keep busting Presidential TFRs? It seems like […]

If you are flying with someone else, allowing yourself to be swayed outside your comfort zone is a trap. That’s […]

Mac, a private pilot in California asks: With the cost of airplane rentals so high, do you have any tips […]

What can we learn from a fatal accident that involves an uncertificated pilot with methamphetamine and THC in his system? […]

After reading a magazine article back in 2016 on the risk of “hangar rash” damage to the thin, trailing edges […]

Most of us know TKS is deicing fluid for our airplanes, but do you know where it came from and […]